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This report just posted addresses one of the biggest questions that countries always ask about the genetic diversity indicators: how often and how much monitoring is needed for the Ne500 indicator, in realistic situations? ecoevorxiv.org/repository/v... @katherinehebert.bsky.social
How much monitoring is needed to reliably track progress towards genetic diversity targets?
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November 19, 2025 at 7:48 PM
This report just posted addresses one of the biggest questions that countries always ask about the genetic diversity indicators: how often and how much monitoring is needed for the Ne500 indicator, in realistic situations? ecoevorxiv.org/repository/v... @katherinehebert.bsky.social
We have just published a landmark article on genetic diversity and global biodiversity policy, focusing on the CBD. We aim to help researchers, practitioners, & other interested parties understand the KMGBF and achieve its commitments. www.annualreviews.org/content/jour...
Conserving Genetic and Genomic Diversity in Accordance with the Global Biodiversity Framework
Adopted in December 2022, the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF) under the Convention on Biological Diversity outlines a visionary road map guiding humanity's relationship wit...
www.annualreviews.org
November 19, 2025 at 7:45 PM
We have just published a landmark article on genetic diversity and global biodiversity policy, focusing on the CBD. We aim to help researchers, practitioners, & other interested parties understand the KMGBF and achieve its commitments. www.annualreviews.org/content/jour...
Reposted
We have another publication out! 🎉🎉🎉
“Hybrids along a natural–anthropogenic gradient: improving policy and management across all levels of biodiversity.”
We explore how to deal with hybrids in conservation — scientifically and practically. A thread 🧵
conbio.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
“Hybrids along a natural–anthropogenic gradient: improving policy and management across all levels of biodiversity.”
We explore how to deal with hybrids in conservation — scientifically and practically. A thread 🧵
conbio.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Hybrids Along a Natural‐Anthropogenic Gradient: Improving Policy and Management Across All Levels of Biodiversity
Hybridization has long been a central topic in evolution and conservation. Recent developments in genomics have increased the ability to detect hybridization, defined here as breeding between species....
conbio.onlinelibrary.wiley.com
November 14, 2025 at 3:37 PM
We have another publication out! 🎉🎉🎉
“Hybrids along a natural–anthropogenic gradient: improving policy and management across all levels of biodiversity.”
We explore how to deal with hybrids in conservation — scientifically and practically. A thread 🧵
conbio.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
“Hybrids along a natural–anthropogenic gradient: improving policy and management across all levels of biodiversity.”
We explore how to deal with hybrids in conservation — scientifically and practically. A thread 🧵
conbio.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Been thinking a lot about lack of hope lately. I found @ayanaeliza.bsky.social quote to be helpful: “never list the problems without the possibilities… instead of focusing on how to be hopeful, I think we can just focus on how to be useful” www.ted.com/pages/3-ways... Keep fighting even without hope
August 26, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Been thinking a lot about lack of hope lately. I found @ayanaeliza.bsky.social quote to be helpful: “never list the problems without the possibilities… instead of focusing on how to be hopeful, I think we can just focus on how to be useful” www.ted.com/pages/3-ways... Keep fighting even without hope
My snake plant flowered! I’ve never seen this before. Wow!
July 26, 2025 at 4:46 PM
My snake plant flowered! I’ve never seen this before. Wow!
The upsides and some downsides of recognizing rights of #nature in legal frameworks. thanks! @mongabay.com podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m...
The rights of nature, legal personhood & other new ways laws can protect the planet
Podcast Episode · Mongabay Newscast · 09/03/2024 · 45m
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June 28, 2025 at 4:24 PM
The upsides and some downsides of recognizing rights of #nature in legal frameworks. thanks! @mongabay.com podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m...
Agreed, but let's save #science in general. These cuts are being made to science that advances medicine, agriculture, forestry, technology, safety in AI, and much more. In your messaging to congress please make it clear this is an across the board threat to ALL SCIENCE.
Tell Congress: Save NASA Science 🔭https://www.congressweb.com/PlanetarySociety/55?framed_parent_url_id=16B9560B-5056-86BC-D9795683FC992423
Tell Congress: Save NASA Science
The current administration's 2026 budget request includes a staggering 47% cut to NASA's science programs as part of a 25% cut to NASA overall. This is an extinction-level event for the Earth and spac...
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June 7, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Agreed, but let's save #science in general. These cuts are being made to science that advances medicine, agriculture, forestry, technology, safety in AI, and much more. In your messaging to congress please make it clear this is an across the board threat to ALL SCIENCE.
Nice recent article on appropriate levels of seed harvest for #conservation while also not harming the wild plant population. "Assessing limits of sustainable seed harvest in wild plant
populations" conbio.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.... @scbnorthamerica.bsky.social @scbeurope.bsky.social
populations" conbio.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.... @scbnorthamerica.bsky.social @scbeurope.bsky.social
Assessing limits of sustainable seed harvest in wild plant populations
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June 7, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Nice recent article on appropriate levels of seed harvest for #conservation while also not harming the wild plant population. "Assessing limits of sustainable seed harvest in wild plant
populations" conbio.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.... @scbnorthamerica.bsky.social @scbeurope.bsky.social
populations" conbio.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.... @scbnorthamerica.bsky.social @scbeurope.bsky.social
One of my all time favorite trees, the tulip tree, on a beautiful day
May 29, 2025 at 4:48 PM
One of my all time favorite trees, the tulip tree, on a beautiful day
The Administration is closing numerous@USGS offices that monitor flooding, drought and water quality. This will impact farmers, recreation, and, well, pretty much everyone:...
May 20, 2025 at 11:46 PM
The Administration is closing numerous@USGS offices that monitor flooding, drought and water quality. This will impact farmers, recreation, and, well, pretty much everyone:...
Planned cuts at USGS. USGS is the agency that provides scientific tools and knowledge on topics like agriculture, wildlife, flooding, earthquakes, invasive species and more. USGS research saves countless $ due to science supported action...
May 20, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Planned cuts at USGS. USGS is the agency that provides scientific tools and knowledge on topics like agriculture, wildlife, flooding, earthquakes, invasive species and more. USGS research saves countless $ due to science supported action...
Comments are due May 19!! https://x.com/seanmhoban/status/1923417217917505902
comment on proposal here https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/04/17/2025-06746/rescinding-the-definition-of-harm-under-the-endangered-species-act. Hope my comments help guide yours! @ESA_org @Society4ConBio
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May 20, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Comments are due May 19!! https://x.com/seanmhoban/status/1923417217917505902
As an expert in this field, I will be submitting this public comment on proposed changes to the U.S. Endangered Species Act. Read more here https://theconversation.com/how-redefining-just-one-word-could-strip-the-endangered-species-acts-ability-to-protect-vital-habitat-256424 &...
May 20, 2025 at 11:46 PM
As an expert in this field, I will be submitting this public comment on proposed changes to the U.S. Endangered Species Act. Read more here https://theconversation.com/how-redefining-just-one-word-could-strip-the-endangered-species-acts-ability-to-protect-vital-habitat-256424 &...
Dogwoods blooming @MortonArboretum looking incredible!
May 20, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Dogwoods blooming @MortonArboretum looking incredible!
It’s Friday, your weekly reminder to contact congress about issues that are important to you. I called my representative about ensuring federal, protections, and federal investment in science, which is one of the most important ways that we seek truth....
May 20, 2025 at 11:46 PM
It’s Friday, your weekly reminder to contact congress about issues that are important to you. I called my representative about ensuring federal, protections, and federal investment in science, which is one of the most important ways that we seek truth....
Thank you con gen colleagues for a wonderful week in Brasov Romania
May 20, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Thank you con gen colleagues for a wonderful week in Brasov Romania
More redbud! @MortonArboretum
May 20, 2025 at 11:46 PM
More redbud! @MortonArboretum
I discovered there is a white redbud! @MortonArboretum same species!
May 20, 2025 at 11:46 PM
I discovered there is a white redbud! @MortonArboretum same species!
Peak redbud @MortonArboretum !
May 20, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Peak redbud @MortonArboretum !
Whenever you make an estimate of how long you think something’s going to take, multiply by four and then you are in the ballpark. Good advice! Especially for that manuscript that you think is going to be a piece of cake....
May 20, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Whenever you make an estimate of how long you think something’s going to take, multiply by four and then you are in the ballpark. Good advice! Especially for that manuscript that you think is going to be a piece of cake....
Several grants, scholarships and awards especially for young researchers and for community partnerships in #forestry https://www.eforester.org/Main/Community/Apply_for_Grant___Scholarship/Grants.aspx
Grants
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May 20, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Several grants, scholarships and awards especially for young researchers and for community partnerships in #forestry https://www.eforester.org/Main/Community/Apply_for_Grant___Scholarship/Grants.aspx
May 5 is National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. An important day to recognize this issue and support and commemorate. https://cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/52964.html
Red Dress Day 2025 - CIHR
cihr-irsc.gc.ca
May 20, 2025 at 11:51 PM
May 5 is National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. An important day to recognize this issue and support and commemorate. https://cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/52964.html
Beautiful spring day at @MortonArboretum
May 20, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Beautiful spring day at @MortonArboretum
In addition the magnolias at @MortonArboretum are just popping!
May 20, 2025 at 11:51 PM
In addition the magnolias at @MortonArboretum are just popping!
Good news this week. The @MortonArboretum spring blooms are just unbelievable. Among the best years I’ve seen in nine springs here. Don’t miss this amazing show, visit @MortonArboretum
May 20, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Good news this week. The @MortonArboretum spring blooms are just unbelievable. Among the best years I’ve seen in nine springs here. Don’t miss this amazing show, visit @MortonArboretum